Got a new phone? Exciting times! We bet you want to use it asap. But there\u2019s just one problem…None of your stuff is on it. So let\u2019s get that sorted, shall we?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
No one wants to spend tons of time moving all their data over. We\u2019re going to show you how to transfer data from one phone to another. Whether you\u2019re switching from an iPhone to an Android or vice versa – read on to find out how to transfer data to a new phone with ease!<\/p>\r\n
For iPhone to Android, use Gmail or iCloud for contacts and Google Photos for media. For Android to iPhone, use the Move to iOS app. For iPhone to iPhone, use Quick Start and iCloud. For Samsung to Samsung, use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. For Android to Android, use Google Drive Backup. Transfer WhatsApp chats via Google Drive for Android or iCloud for iPhone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
When you transfer contacts to a new phone, you can get to using your phone pretty much straight away! In today’s guide we’re going to show you how to transfer contacts from one phone to another, depending on your device.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you\u2019re wondering how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Android, then you\u2019ve come to the right place! Most phones make you link your contacts to an email account. Not sure if they\u2019re linked? Check by:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1 – Tapping \u201cSettings\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2 – Tap \u201cCalendar\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3 – Tap \u201cDefault Account\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Using Gmail? Then this is going to be a lot easier! Simply log into your Gmail account on your Android device and all of your contacts will be there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Using iCloud for your contacts? Transfer your files as \u201cvCards\u201d\u009d. Simply tap each contact and \u201cShare Contact\u201d\u009d. Email this to the Gmail account you have set up on your Android phone and that\u2019s it!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
It\u2019s really easy to move photos, videos and audio from an iPhone to an Android. You can use the Google Photos iOS app on your iPhone to make transferring photos to your Android super simple!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1 – Download Google Photos via the App Store<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2 – Open the app<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3 – Sign in with your Gmail account<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4 – Choose \u201cBackup & Sync\u201d\u009d and tap \u201cContinue\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1 – Open \u201ciTunes\u201d\u009d and connect your iPhone and Android to your computer<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2 – Click \u201cFile\u201d\u009d>\u201d\u009dDevices\u201d\u009d>\u201d\u009dTransfer Purchases from iPhone\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3 – Go to your media folder and copy\/paste the songs you want to transfer to your Android folder<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
1 – Make sure you\u2019re on your current Android device and the Wi-Fi is turned on<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2 – Pop your Android and iPhone on charge<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3 – Tap \u201cMove Data from Android\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4 – On your old Android, tap \u201cMove to iOS app\u201d\u009d and then \u201cContinue\u201d\u009d. Agree to the T&Cs and tap \u201cNext\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
5 – Get the code on your iOS phone and type it into your Android<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
6 – Pick the content you want to transfer<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
7 – Set up your new iPhone using the on-screen steps and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Using the Move to iOS app – you can make transferring contacts from Android to iPhone seamless.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You can switch to a new Samsung phone and transfer data from your old one using Wi-Fi and\/or Bluetooth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Moving from one iPhone to another is super easy. Using Apple\u2019s Quick Start, you can restore your data on your new device from your iCloud\u2019s backup!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Setting up a new device on your current one? If you have iOS 12.4 or later, Quick Start will transfer all your data to your new iPhone device.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1 – Place your new device next to your old one and make sure they\u2019re both turned on (along with Bluetooth). Quick Start will open and it\u2019ll ask for your Apple ID to set up your new device. If it\u2019s the right one, tap \u201cContinue\u201d\u009d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2 – When prompted, hold your old device over the new phone and centre the animation. Wait for the \u201cFinish\u201d\u009d icon to appear on the new device.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3 – Enter your old device\u2019s passcode on your new one.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4 – Set up Face ID or Touch ID when prompted\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
5 – Enter your Apple ID passcode on your new device when prompted<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
6 – You\u2019ll be asked on your new device to transfer data from your old device, such as from your iCloud Backup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Using your iCloud backup, you can use your old iPhone to transfer data to your new one – including your contacts! Simply follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Transferring from one Android to another is far easier than transferring to a new OS. Make sure you\u2019re signed into your Google account before you do anything.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Find \u201cBackup\u201d\u009d in settings and typically, you can find an option that says \u201cBackup to Google Drive\u201d\u009d. This will allow you to backup apps, data, call history, calendars, contacts, media and much more.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Backups on Androids typically work on Google Drive (though there are third party ones if you prefer). Go to the Backups section on Google Drive and you\u2019ll find the device and the last backup it did!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you\u2019re wondering how to transfer contacts and data from WhatsApp, then follow the steps we\u2019ve listed below, depending on your device.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Here\u2019s how to transfer WhatsApp messages to a new phone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To transfer between iPhones, you need to make sure iCloud permissions are on. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Once permissions are on, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1 – Open up WhatsApp<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2 – Tap on \u201cSettings\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3 – Tap \u201cChats\u201d\u009d then \u201cChat Backup\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4 – If you want videos backed up, toggle \u201cInclude Videos\u201d\u009d on<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
5 – Tap \u201cBack Up Now\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To finally transfer your WhatsApp data to your new iPhone, get your new iPhone and do the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1 – Sign into iCloud on your new iPhone and turn WhatsApp permissions on (just follow the steps above if you\u2019re not sure)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2 – Install and open WhatsApp<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3 – Agree to the T&Cs<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4 – Verify the country you live in and your phone number<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
5 – Tap \u201cRestore Chat History\u201d\u009d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
7 – Tap \u201cNext\u201d\u009d to use WhatsApp!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Yes! Our methods above make it easy to transfer apps to a new phone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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